moonseed

(mo̵̅o̅nsēd′)

noun

any of a genus (Menispermum) of twining vines of the moonseed family, with small clusters of purple berries and crescent-shaped seeds

adjective

designating a family (Menispermaceae, order Ranunculales) of tropical dicotyledonous lianas, shrubs, and trees

See moonseed in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Any of several dioecious vines of the closely related genera Cocculus and Menispermum, having inconspicuous flowers and red or blackish fruit.

Origin:

Origin: From its lunate seeds

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